European Social Network is supported by the European Community Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity (PROGRESS 2007-2013)

This programme was established to financially support the implementation of the objectives of the European Union in the employment and social affairs area, as set out in the Social Agenda, and thereby contribute to the achievement of the Lisbon Strategy goals in these fields.

The seven-year Programme targets all stakeholders who can help shape the development of appropriate and effective employment and social legislation and policies, across the EU-27, EFTA and EU candidate and pre-candidate countries.

To that effect, PROGRESS 2007-2013 aims to:

• provide analysis and policy advice on employment, social solidarity and gender equality policy areas;
• monitor and reporting on the implementation of EU legislation and policies in employment, social solidarity and gender equality policy areas;
• promote policy transfer, learning and support among Member States on EU objectives and priorities; and
• relay the views of the stakeholders and society at large.  

The information contained in this website and in the ESN publications available for download does not necessarily reflect the position or opinion of the European Commission. Click on logos below to go to Commission's official website on Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities.